recommended

I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

This show is really unfunny. Who had the bright idea of giving the full of himself butt hat from The Score his own show so he could pretend to be even more of a jerk? They're trying so hard to do a The Office style cringe-comedy show but there's just no laughs here. I can't pull for Mr. D or anybody else and don't like any of them, especially him. The kids aren't even entertaining. I have no idea how this got on TV at all plus more than one season, it's confusing to say the least.

The "funny-ness" of this series remains questionable even after some seasons have passed. Shuddering memories of incredibly stupid and lazy 'colleagues' (mostly in the Business, Guidance and Phys Ed) rise to the surface whenever I glimpse Gerry's silly smug mug. He's an actor defenders claim, to which I reply: No he's not...he's playing himself. And it ain't no stretch. Proof? Forcible viewing of his several "comedy" acts underlined this conclusion. All his observational humour was based on an incredibly selfish stance that came across as so intrinsic to his own character (it must be coming from somewhere!) that it seems he is willing to accept laughter as a by-product of a world view he maintains anyway with little or no appreciation of the degree to which he is revealing and so embarrassing himself. But back to the Mr D series.... that creepy relationship between the stick-man and the female principal? YIKES...report those two to the union, NOW!! Many talented and excellent supporting actors deserve the work they get on this series however, so good for them, but otherwise, it's still no thanks for me. Time passes: Tried to view this show again and good lord it's still as bad. Gerry tries to bate a predator with the school's kids? THIS is supposed to be FUNNY? An new low that really just further reveals how truly shudderingly awful a teacher he is with no worthy punishment. Why would anyone think this is amusing I am still at a loss to understand.

When will CBC learn that they can't just make a show and tell us that it is funny. No matter how many posters they put up and how many commercials they air on their own channel, this show will not be funny just because they say it is.The show stars Gerry D. as a teacher at a public school. This teacher is a moron and a jerk and that's about as deep as this story goes. There are a couple good appearances (Mark Little plays another teacher who is awkward and funny and Jon-o-Vision as the principal is good as well) but the show is terrible otherwise.The writing is a huge fail with predictable jokes and gags, and the same things happening week after week. When they're not funny the first time, they definitely won't be the tenth time CBC.Also the biggest problem is that the star seems so completely awful. I know it is the character but between this and his sports segments Gerry D. seems like he actually is a genuinely horrible person who I don't want to spend half an hour with.It's unbelievable that this show is still on the air, I can't name one person who likes it.

This review only covers where I'm at so far - I'm playing catch up here and I'm at episode 7 of season 1.I think Gerry has a unique approach at standup - and this TV show is no different.One thing I must give it a negative with is some of the very derivative acting and situations from other TV and Films. It's here and there but not too distracting. Give and take so to speak.Now the thing I notice people hating on in the comments is the basic outline of the show. The guy is an ass. Reviewers go on to say this is just the way Gerry is. Well sorry to tell you people, when it's on TV and scripted - it's called 'acting'. It's not the way the guy is. Possibly taken from situations the guy was in or possibly things he did in the past - but it's a stretch to just throw the concept out because they truly think he's just getting paid to be an ass-hole to everyone and making everyone feel uncomfortable on the set. I'm amazed we are in 2014 and many people still do not understand theater - especially the wonders of film-making. It's a mystery I see to many.I would rank this TV show higher but I'm just starting to view it. I will re post a review once I get to season 4 and see where they have taken the characters and the show. It's no where near perfect show, akin to a bag of chips and some concentrated orange juice. Salty sweet and makes you feel a bit sluggish but happy after.I must say - it's uniquely Canadian in it's approach.. for the good and the bad. (I am not a fan of many of the Canadian production techniques)